Members:
1. Christian Reinaldo Kurniawan
2. Eduardus Adistira
3. Hansen Alby Valen
4. Ignasius Joshua Linnus
5. Jonathan Morgan Sudjaka
6. Joseph Deni
7. Vincentius Edwin Susanto (TOUR LEADER)
Our Itinerary: (24 - 28 July 2016)
Day 1 : (Jakarta Gambir - Semarang Tawang)
-Met up at Gambir Railway Station in the evening, headed for Semarang Tawang Station by train. The name of our train is "Sembrani". It took approx 6 hours to Semarang.
*Pre-Departure and Inside the train
Day 2 : (Arrived at Semarang - Jepara Pier - KarimunJava)
-In the early morning on the next day, we arrived at Semarang Tawang Station (about 2 AM). Then, we headed to Jepara Pier directly. We rent H-1 Hyundai Car for seven of us.
-When arrived at Jepara Pier, the sun was arose. Our ferry departed at 7 A.M to KarimunJava. It took 5 hours sailed to KarimunJava. Long long journey....
*Pre Boarding the ferry ship
*On Board Ferry to KarimunJava
-Now, let's started explore KarimunJava. We hired 4 motorcycle to take around the main island.
-First, we visited Joko Tuwo Hill to see amazing KarimunJava scenery from above.
-Next, we visited L.O.V.E Hill to see the scenery from another spot.
-Next, we down to the Batu Topeng Beach for enjoyed the sunset. It's located at the western side of the KarimunJava main island.
-After that, we back to the home stay for took a shower, and then we dinner at "Alun-alun".
-After dinner, we spent our night to have beer time before took a rest. A Welcome Party!
Day 3 : (Eastern Side KarimunJava Islands)
-After breakfast, we headed to the pier to explore the islands at the eastern side of KarimunJava.
*Let's started the adventure!
-First, we visited Cilik Island. It took about 1.5 hours from the main island.
*We also snorkeling there...
*After Snorkeling, we had lunch there too...
-After lunch, we moved to another island, 30 minutes from Cilik Island.
-Next, we snorkeling at Tengah Island (Pulau Tengah)
*Actually, we visited Sandbars nearby the Tengah Island. However, because of the high tide reason, the Sandbars were invisible that day. So, we continued to another island.
-Next, we visited Menjangan Besar Island. In this island, we took some photos with sharks. Remember like "The Shallows" movie, hahaha!
-After that, we back to the main island, took a bath, and then had dinner at "Alun-alun"
-As usual like the second day, we had beer time after dinner. Second time party at night!
-We're really exhausted today, some of us already got sunburn... Time to take a rest...
Day 4 : (Western Side KarimunJava Islands)
-In the fourth day, we explored the islands on the western side of KarimunJava. As usual, after breakfast we headed to the pier for explored the islands. We took some photos at the pier.
*Let's started the adventure to the west!
-First, we snorkeling at Menjangan Kecil Island.
-Next, we visited Gleyang Island. This is one of the most amazing island in KarimunJava! Even the one of the best paradise in Java!
*We're really enjoyed on this island, it's the best paradise to swim in the middle of the sea because it's very shallow.
*We also had lunch there too...
-After lunch, we moved to another island. During sailing, we were attacked by the waves. All of us were wet, but it's very exciting!
-We snorkeling again at Cemara Besar Water. So many fishes there... And, all of us remove the life jacket.
-Next, we anchored to the main island. We visited Ujung Gelam Beach that located on the westernmost of KarimunJava.
*We had snack time there!
*And then, we enjoyed our last sunset at KarimunJava. Ujung Gelam Beach is the best spot to enjoy the sunset!
*The Silhouette...
-Alright, we back to our home stay, took a bath, and then had dinner at some "Fried Rice Waroeng" nearby our home stay. It's cheap but pretty good.
-After dinner, we had last party at KarimunJava. Beer time on the last night at KarimunJava!
Last Day : (KarimunJava - Jepara - Semarang - Jakarta)
-In the morning, we headed to the KarimunJava Pier for sailed back to Jepara.
*On Board Ferry back to Jepara.. This time, we got VIP Class. It was more comfortable than the reguler class.
*Actually, we sailed approx 5 hours from KarimunJava to Jepara. However, because of unfriendly weather, we sailed 6 until 6,5 hours. Fortunately, we sit in the VIP Class.
-We arrived back at Jepara about 1.30 P.M and headed back to Semarang directly. As same as when we departured three days ago, we also rent H-1 car to Semarang, especially for city tour at Semarang.
*WELCOME TO SEMARANG CITY!
-When arrived at Semarang, we had lunch first. We were very hungry because late lunch. We ate "Nasi Goreng Babat Pak Karmin". It's not too expensive but very delicious!
-After lunch, we visited Lawang Sewu, the old station at Semarang.
-Next, we visited "Sam Poo Kong" Temple.
-After that, we bought some "oleh - oleh" khas Semarang.
-We visited and walked around the old city at night.
-After that, we visited Simpang Lima, the busiest city center at Semarang.
-Our last culinary at Semarang, we ate "Nasi Ayam Liwet Bu Widodo". This is also one of the favorite culinary at Semarang.
-Okay... We back to Semarang Tawang Station for back home to Jakarta.
-This is the end of our trip to KarimunJava... See you again next trip!
"Seven of Us"
*If you want to watch our slideshow, please click this movie below...
